Tag: Horse Racing
Finland sends demonopolized gambling regulation to European Commission, ushering in commercial sector
Horseracing betting will fall under the commercial gambling sector’s jurisdiction, instead of the monopoly. This was the final addition a... more
Breeders’ Cup: Will sports bettors warm to horse racing’s world championships?
The Breeders’ Cup holds a special place in the hearts of horseplayers, but the year-end championships of thoroughbred racing have always... more
Officials tout economic impact as Kentucky casino celebrates first anniversary
Sandy’s Racing and Gaming in Ashland is marking one year of operation since opening to the public in October 2023. Officials said the... more
Ireland’s new gambling regulator to begin work on phased basis next year
The State’s new gambling regulator is likely to begin overseeing betting businesses in the Republic midway through next year, industry... more
Accel Entertainment unveils plans for racino at Illinois sportsbook & horse racing track
Accel Entertainment unveiled plans for its racino at the horse track formerly known Fairmount Park during the Illinois Gaming Board meeting... more
Nebraska: Ogallala City Council vote clears way for horse track, casino
Before a packed, divided audience that was doubled online, the Ogallala City Council on Tuesday night removed its only major legal obstacle... more
After record third quarter revenue and income, Churchill Downs intent on continued growth
Churchill Downs reported record revenue of $628.5 million for the third quarter of 2024. The revenue is a 9.3% increase over the same... more
EDITORIAL: Legal gambling in Illinois continues to be a growing business
A lot of people aren’t happy about it, but there’s no question that legal gambling in Illinois is a big and booming business. A report... more
OPINION: Ireland’s gambling lobby bets on regulation reprieve
In the end, it was a photo finish. In the administration’s final furlong, the Gambling Regulation Bill came up on the rails and just got... more
Ohio: Horse racing returns to Hollywood Gaming
When Hollywood Gaming opened in Austintown, the slots were first and the horse racing started two months later. The bet was the Valley... more